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Eureka, CA
Emergency Department Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Emergency Department nurse for a 26-week contract, working night shifts.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Weekends: 3 out of 6 weeks required
- Start Date: Mid-December 2026
- Location: Eureka, CA
Unit Description
You'll work in a high-volume ED serving all age groups—from neonates through geriatric patients—with an average daily census of 105 and 135 visits per day across 20 rooms. The unit is a trauma facility with stroke certification. You'll manage acute, multi-system emergencies including trauma, sepsis, stroke, cardiac events, respiratory distress, psychiatric emergencies, and poisonings. The team includes respiratory services, rapid response, pharmacy support, and lift teams.
Responsibilities & Clinical Scope
- Float to the Observation Unit (ER Hold patients)
- Perform or assist with advanced procedures: intubation, chest tube management, procedural sedation, ICP monitoring, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia management
- Administer IV vasopressors, continuous sedation and paralytics, blood products
- Provide care for burns, trauma, neuro-trauma, psychiatric holds, and seizures
- and rapid assessment
Requirements
- License: California state license (compact license acceptable)
- Experience: Minimum 1 year as a nurse; community hospital experience preferred
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, ENPC; TNCC required or willing to obtain before start
- Availability: Willing to work 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Additional Notes
- Self-scheduling
- May float to nearby sister facilities as needed
- 40 hours orientation
- Two pre-approved days off during contract